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We remember Richard Bromley
We remember Richard Bromley
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Harry
Source:7724042
1889
1893
1895
sibling
John
Source:7724042
1895
1897
sibling
Lilly
Source:7724042
1897
1900
sibling
Joseph
Source:7724042
1900
1901
sibling
Edwin
Source:7724042
1901
1901
location
Moors, St Martin's, Oswestry
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7724042
1901
1903
sibling
Walter
Source:7724051
1903
1904
sibling
George
Source:7724051
1904
1907
sibling
May
Source:7724051
1907
1911
employment
Farm Labourer General
Source:7724056
1911
1911
location
Leese Hill, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7724056
1911
1912
enlistment
Wrexham
United Kingdom
Source:7724025
9th January 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
4528
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:7724025
9th January 1912
1912
employment
Agricultural Labourer
Source:7724025
1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7724025
1st November 1914 - 28th September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Pyrexia
Hospital/Institution
Source:7724025
26th April 1915 - 14th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
GSW Left foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:7724025
16th May 1915 - 16th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
GSW left hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8547515
25th September 1915
1916
discharge
Source:7724025
13th April 1916
1916
location
No 3 Ward, Royal Infirmary, Shrewsbury
United Kingdom
Source:7724046
26th December 1916
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:8866076
1st February 1918
service
British Army
Private
4528
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:8866076
1918
death
Oswestry, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8866076
Source:7724059
1st February 1918
burial
United Kingdom
Special Memorial
Source:8866076
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Bromley |
| Source | 516297 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leese Hill, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Moors, St Martin's, Oswestry | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| No 3 Ward, Royal Infirmary, Shrewsbury | United Kingdom | known 26th December 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4528 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4528 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| Enoch Bromley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry | brother | 1889 | |
| John | brother | 1895 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1900 | |
| Edwin | brother | 1901 | |
| Lilly | sister | 1897 | |
| Walter | brother | 1903 | |
| George | brother | 1904 | |
| May | sister | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Royal Welsh FusiliersTypical RWF badge as used on CWGC headstones, when provided
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commmonwealth War Graves Commission - record | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty list | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Welsh Fusiliers | R58235 | |
| Royal Welsh Fusiliers © IWM (INS 5626) | R58235 |
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